Nahr al ‘Āşī

The Orontes or Nahr al-ʿĀṣī, or simply Asi is a 571 kilometres long river in West Asia that begins in , flowing northwards through before entering the Mediterranean Sea near Samandağ in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Abu al-Fida Mosque and Hama Castle.

Mosque
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The Abu'l-Fida Mosque is a and mausoleum…

Castle
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is a mostly-ruined fortress located in , , Located on the .

Mosque
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The is a Zengid-era in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hama and Khitab.

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is a city in with a population around 400,000.

Town
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Khattab is a town in northwestern … is situated 10 km northwest of Nahr al ‘Āşī.

Nahr al ‘Āşī

Latitude
35.1394° or 35° 8′ 22″ north
Longitude
36.75001° or 36° 45′ east
Elevation
265 metres (869 feet)
Open location code
8G7R4QQ2+Q2
Geo­Names ID
11555323
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In Other Languages

“Nahr al ‘Āşī” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “نهر العاصي”

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